Destination
Çapanoğlu (Büyük) Camii
The first part of this mosque, which consists of two sections, was commissioned in 1779 by Mustafa bey, the eldest son of Çapanoğlu Ahmet Paşa; the second part was commissioned by his brother Süleyman bey in 1794 - 95. The architect is unknown, and with the addition made 16 years later, it consists of two sections as the inner mosque and the outer mosque. The inner mosque was built with white cut stone, and the outer mosque with light brown - burgundy cut stone.
Çapanoğlu (Büyük) Camii and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
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- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:20 minutes
The first part of this mosque, which consists of two sections, was commissioned in 1779 by Mustafa bey, the eldest son of Çapanoğlu Ahmet Paşa; the second part was commissioned by his brother Süleyman bey in 1794 - 95. Its architect is unknown, and with the addition made 16 years later, it consists of two sections as the inner mosque and the outer mosque. The inner mosque was built with white, and the outer mosque with light brown - burgundy cut stones. These sections, many of whose features are different, harmonize very beautifully with each other.
According to Wikipedia
This mosque in central Yozgat was commissioned in 1779 by Çapanoğlu Mustafa Bey during the Ottoman period. It is also locally known as Büyük Cami or Ulucami. The Yozgat bazaar developed around the building.
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At a glance
- Type
- mosque
- Architectural style
- Ottoman architecture
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Çapanoğlu (Büyük) Camii sits within Yozgat merkez, Yozgat. The toroti catalogue holds 77 described stops across Yozgat, 34 of them in Yozgat merkez.
The nearest stop is Çapanoğullari Aile Türbesi, 40 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Çapanoğlu (Büyük) Camii?
- The first part of this mosque, which consists of two sections, was commissioned in 1779 by Mustafa bey, the eldest son of Çapanoğlu Ahmet Paşa; the second part was commissioned by his brother Süleyman bey in 1794 - 95. The architect is unknown, and with the addition made 16 years later, it consists of two sections as the inner mosque and the outer mosque. The inner mosque was built with white cut stone, and the outer mosque with light brown - burgundy cut stone.
- Where is Çapanoğlu (Büyük) Camii?
- Çapanoğlu (Büyük) Camii is in Yozgat merkez, Yozgat.
- How long does it take to visit Çapanoğlu (Büyük) Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Çapanoğlu (Büyük) Camii is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Çapanoğlu (Büyük) Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Çapanoğlu (Büyük) Camii; the closest are Çapanoğullari Aile Türbesi, Çapanoğlu Camii, Hayri İnal Konağı.